A US judge ruled that Google holds illegal monopolies in its ad tech business, potentially leading to a breakup of its ad operations. Google plans to appeal, arguing its success stems from superior technology, not anti-competitive behavior.
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Three Class-X students from St Ann's School assaulted a Class-VII pupil within their hostel in Paderu, ASR district, on January 5. The incident gained attention after the video went viral, prompting officials to act. ASR district collector ordered an enquiry, resulting in the hostel warden's removal and the involved students being sent home.
BJP spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill criticizes Air India’s services, asserting it merits an 'Oscar for the worst airline'. His complaints highlight issues like broken seats and poor customer service. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan had a similar experience, prompting Union Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu to demand an investigation.
A court in Bulandshahr, UP has reprimanded police for failing to file a chargesheet in a 26-year-old murder case despite having sufficient evidence and arresting the accused. The lapse, discovered during a separate arms Act case hearing, allowed the accused to live freely for decades. An inquiry has been ordered into the negligence.
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin defends his government's opposition to delimitation based on population census, arguing it penalizes states like Tamil Nadu that successfully implemented population control measures. He also criticizes the three-language policy, viewing it as Hindi imposition, and accuses the Governor of acting against the state's interests.
The Lalit Hotel hosted a grand felicitation ceremony for World Chess Champion D Gukesh and two-time World Rapid Champion Koneru Humpy. Amid celebrations, the All India Chess Federation announced significant cash rewards for the champions and their teams. A memento, the 'Akshayvat' frame, was kept as a backup but ultimately sidelined when the trophies arrived on time.
Five people lost their lives in the early hours of Wednesday when their car collided head-on with a government bus near Kulithalai in Tamil Nadu. The victims, including four family members from Coimbatore and their driver, were on their way to Trichy. The collision occurred around 3am, completely destroying the car.